Using existing mental patterns in new situations involves _____, while changing these patterns involves _____.
A)assimilation; accommodation
B)accommodation; assimilation
C)conservation; animism
D)animism; conservation

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Assimilation involves using existing mental patterns to make sense of new situations, while accommodation involves changing existing mental patterns to adapt to new situations.

Using Existing Mental Patterns in New Situations Involves _____, While